Modi welcomes UK's move to strengthen ties with Gujarat

Updated:
October 11, 2012 20:10 IST

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the move of the UK government of exploring opportunities for strengthening ties with the state. Modi tweeted: "Der Aaye Durasta Aaye!! I welcome UK Govt's step for active engagement & strengthening relations with Guj. God is Great." The reaction came after UK's deputy foreign minister called for exploring opportunities for closer cooperation between Gujarat and the United Kingdom.